Rick’s horsemanship program helps riders learn how to ride a horse and handle a horse safely from the ground. Riders will also learn how to improve their communication, feel, timing, and their horse’s gait using a quiet, gentle approach. His sought after techniques are simple, easy to understand, and follow. He teaches how to work with your horse using a good heart and being respectful to them, building trust and confidence in both horse and rider. Rick custom fits each lesson to the individual horse and rider with a focus on safety in a relaxed setting.

Under saddle: mounting and dismounting; getting your horse to stand; bending; backing; leg cues; seat aids; rein management; clear signals with the reins, seat, and legs; learn how to be consistent; when and how to reward the horse; relaxed and collected walk; understanding intermediate gait; how to build muscle memory to improve the quality and speed of the gait; to canter or not canter?; being in balance; obstacles; being a good leader; build trust and confidence; safely and effectively going away from and back to barn or horse trailer